Reading blog posts and articles about home – based business can be a wonderful way to get tips and suggestions that can inspire you to start your own business or make changes to a business that you already own and operate. That said, if you find yourself reading the aforementioned blog posts and articles (or anything else, for that matter) in order to avoid doing your work, read the rest of this post and then stop procrastinating and get to work. One of the most dangerous enemies of the home – based professional is procrastination, so it is important that you not only get to know your enemy, but also that you arm yourself with the tools that can help you get rid of it when it comes to pay you a visit.
Procrastination is putting off or avoiding work or other essential tasks until the last possible minute. It can result in missed deadlines, missed opportunities, stress, and a whole host of other negative things. Procrastination can be caused by many things, such as a lack of inspiration, a feeling of being overwhelmed by too much to do and too little time to do it, frustration with not having much time to enjoy yourself, just to name a few.
Fortunately, you can stop procrastinating now – not later. If you catch yourself in the act of procrastinating, or you feel the urge to procrastinate coming on, stop for a moment and ask yourself why you feel that way. By looking for the cause of your procrastination, you can figure out what you need to do to stop. For example, if you realize that you are aimlessly surfing the internet because you have no idea where to begin on your mile – long to do list, you are feeling overwhelmed. Procrastinating may seem like an escape at first, but in the end it will lead to even worse overwhelm because things will continue to pile up. Simply choose one thing, any thing, and just do it. By tackling one item at a time, you can work your way through your to do list.
For whatever reason you are procrastinating or thinking about procrastinating, there is an antidote. Take a minute or two to reflect on why you want to avoid your work or other responsibilities, and take action to address the cause and get back in action. You’ll be glad that you did.
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